While exploring the globe in his geography class, Ethan learns about the lines that help us navigate the Earth. He comes across a line that is defined as 0° longitude. Which line is it?

While observing the Earth from a satellite in space, Aria wonders about the planet's rotation. She asks, "When viewed from above ("Plan View"), in which direction does the Earth rotate around its own axis?"

How does Earth's axial tilt affect our experience on Earth?

What is the approximate surface temperature of the Sun?

Avery is observing the sky during the equinoxes. She wonders about the position of the Sun relative to Earth at this time. What is the position of the Sun?

During a summer picnic in Australia, Mia notices that while she enjoys the warm weather, her friend Ethan, who lives in Canada, is experiencing a different season. What happens in the Northern Hemisphere when the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer?

Isla is planning a picnic and wants to choose the best time of year. She knows that when the sun is highest in the sky in the northern hemisphere, it indicates a specific season. What season is Isla experiencing during this time?

Nora is planning a special event on March 23. She wants to know what the Julian Day number is for that date. Can you help her?

Emma is planning a winter festival and wants to know the best date to celebrate it in the northern hemisphere. On which date does the Winter Solstice typically occur?

1.     __________________is the best building orientation for the Northern Hemisphere.

1.      The Tropic of Cancer is located at ______________ latitude.

The Arctic Circle is located at ______________ latitude.

Solar Altitude Angle is the ____________angle of the sun with respect to the horizon.

Solar Altitude Angle